Spicy Mexican Rice

The smell of the cooking cilantro fills my nose & I can't WAIT for dinner!!! Cilantro is amazing-the aroma & the flavor! This Mexican rice is the best I've had! I seriously ate just this as my meal! Next time I'll add some shredded chicken to make it a skillet meal, but it also would make a great side for a Mexican fiesta dinner! Any & either way it is delicious!!! But I will warn you it is SPICY! Spicy in the best way!

Spicy Mexican Rice

Start by cutting up a red onion & adding it to a skillet with some olive oil in it. Sauté it until tender, then add 2 cloves of garlic.

 

 Next add in add in 1 cup long grain brown rice-not the instant kind! 2 cups chicken broth, 1-2 teaspoons cumin (I like adding extra), a little salt, some pepper, chopped cilantro, & a can of diced tomatoes with chopped green chilis.

 

 

 Bring all this yumminess to a boil, then cover & reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for 35-45 minutes until the rice is tender.

 

 

Nothing tops off any Mexican dish better than Guacamole! I have tried several different recipes through the years & tweaked them to make what I love!

 

Cabo Guacamole

 

 

 

Cut up those nutritious-delicious avocados & put into a bowl. Then dice up some fresh tomatoes & a little red onion. Next add a few squeezes of lemon & lime juice. Add salt, pepper, & chili powder next & a hint of cumin. Stir up & you have guacamole to add to your Mexican rice!

 

 

ENJOY!!!